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    merc 500 shift shaft trouble,now I lost my reverse.

    After completely rebuilding this 1967 engine to the point where all that was left to do was reattach the lower unit.While doing that, I got in deep trouble.Being used to Johnnyrudes I just was not really careful with the shifting part and of course the rod and shaft parts did not slide smoothly...
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    merc 500 ignition,journey of discovery.

    Here is the continuation of the saga of the 1967 merc 500 I was given as a present.<br />Today I found out that the ignition system on this merc SSLS 500 is that of a merc 650SS (capacitor discharge).In Seloc terms a #3 instead of a #2 ignition system.Although There is 120psi on all 4...
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    merc 500 refuses to start

    This is a 1967 50 horse 500ssls.It has 120psi on all four,new L76V plugs,completely rebuilt carburators,clean fresh fuel and enough spark to jump over 1/4 inch.<br />Is there a cutout switch I should know about?<br />In another post I read something about suspecting the "trigger".What is this...
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    Hitting the Race and Billingsgate.

    This Friday,Saturday and Sunday my son and I will be hitting these places and some in between in a 19 footer.What depth are the stripers at on the shoals? Do we have to be in P town harbor for the fluke or are they off Pamet? Should we steelwire jig or just drift jig for the stripers.Are those...
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    fuelpump problems?

    In trying to get my 1967 merc 500 to run,I discovered that when I pump fuel with the ball in the line, fuel will start leaking out of the top carburetor.This is a side bowl(back drag carburetor).Before tearing into the carburator I wonder if this could be because of a leaking diaphragm in the...
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    sparkplugs for a 1967 merc 500

    The merc I was given has serial# 2160244,which makes it a 1967.The sparkplugs that are in it are Champion L78V,but my manual says they should be L4J.<br />Is the L78V the newer factory advised version or is this a mistake by the previous owner?<br />thanks in advance, Rolmops.
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    sparkplugs on a merc 500.

    Hello Guys.<br />The merc I was given is #2160244 which makes it a 1967.The plugs I found in there were champion L78V and my manual says it should be L4J.Is L78V a factory adviced replacement or is it a mistake by the previous owner?<br />Thanks in advance,Rolmops
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    sparkplugs on a merc 500.

    Hello Guys.<br />The merc I was given is #2160244 which makes it a 1967.The plugs I found in there were champion L78V and my manual says it should be L4J.Is L78V a factory adviced replacement or is it a mistake by the previous owner?<br />Thanks in advance,Rolmops
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    My first Muskie

    It happened today by accident.No trolling no expensive lures and a lot of dumb luck.<br />It was on a mooneye under a bobber for pike on a 17 pound test with a thin steel leader.The tiger muskie measured 34 inches.<br />Does that make me a member of the select muskie hunter club?
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    Good news network?

    I just noticed this additional forum and tried to enter and find out what it is all about.I was refused entry.<br />What is it about ?
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    merc 500

    Someone offered to give me a good working '68 or '69 merc 500 4 cylinder for free.<br />I know very little about mercuries.Are these machines the proverbial fuel sucking boat anchors(like the fat fifties) or are they good engines?<br />Are they really fifty horse or is it like other mercs...
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    what caused this?/'57 35 hp seahorse.

    The other day on the lake going at wot suddenly went down from 4500 to 2900 rpm.When I came home I took off the flywheel, checked the coils and points.Everything seemed to be fine.I checked for spark and the spark on both cylinders will easily jump half an inch.I checked the fuel lines and...
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    1957 35 hp seahorse lower unit.

    Hello guys.<br />I have been trying to reseal a lower unit for the past three days.Everything seems to be in place.All the seals are new,the rubber 0-ring is new,and so is the rubber seal strip.Yet every time I pressurize to check for leaks,there is a small leak on the o-ring just behind the...
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    What if Kerry wins??

    Just for a moment imagine that we are after the election and the new President is Kerry.<br />How would that effect your life?Would you break out the guns and head for the hills?.Or would you march on Washington and set matters straight?Would you go out and party? Or would you just plain ignore...
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    On Israel

    I just wanted to share this.<br />On Israel:<br />"It's not filled with your typical Jews that you know,the let-me-fill-out-your-tax-form Jews.It's more the will-you-hold-my-machine-gun-while-I-take-a-leak Jews.It's a different breed.<br />-Jon Steward
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    How much should one be allowed to squeeze?

    I looked at all the pictures of the Irakis.I did not see open wounds or bruises.<br />I just wonder how far we should go with these guys if pressuring them can produce information that can save the lives of hostages or soldiers.<br />Your opinion please.
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    boating safety course.

    I just sat through an 8 hour course for boating safety with my 12 year old so he can take the boat out by himself.<br />Is this course a common practice in the entire USA or is it just in New York state?
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    ducktwin

    Hello.<br />Does anybody know what the proper compression on a 3 horse 2 cylinder 1962 ducktwin (3044B) is supposed to be? Mine shows 50# on both cylinders and I wonder if this is a bit low.Also how much does this engine weigh? Are they rare or quite common?<br />Thank you for your comments,Rolmops
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    Yankee Patriot

    Did any of you good people ever go on a daytrip out of Gloucester with this wide wooden party boat?<br />If so,what is a better place for fishing ,the stern or the bow?
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